Collins to remain on as Clare boss for tenth season
*Colm Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Ireland’s longest serving inter-county football manager Colm Collins has been ratified for a tenth year.
Newmarket-on-Fergus not counting on unhatched chickens before final round
*A hurley breaks off Peter Power as Dylan McMahon keeps him under pressure. Photograph: Ruth Griffin MIXING YOUTH WITH EXPERIENCE has been credited by the Newmarket-on-Fergus senior hurling manager for their positive run to date in this year’s championship.
Bricks back in business end on scoring difference
A nail-biting finale to Group 3 on Sunday afternoon saw the top three contenders only separated by scoring difference as Ennistymon and Kilmurry Ibrickane cemented quarter-final places while previously unbeaten Clondegad enter a play-off.
Big Mc drives Doora/Barefield past Kilmihil challenge
*Tom McDonald stood out for Doora/Barefield. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield finally got off the mark at the third attempt, just in time to book their place in the Quarter-Final play-off after holding off Kilmihil in Cusack Park, Ennis on Sunday afternoon.
Clinical Cooney helps Éire Óg conquer Corofin
*Gavin Cooney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Devastating Gavin Cooney goals at either end of the tie powered Éire Óg through to the quarter-finals as group winners after quenching Corofin’s flame in Cusack Park on Saturday evening.
Cratloe hit Lissycasey for six
*Podge Collins. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Cratloe’s perfect senior championship start was extended to six matches after edging out Lissycasey to clinch Group 2 in Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday afternoon.
Last gasp Crehan goal saves Mills senior souls
*Colin Crehan (left) scored the all-important goal. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Decisive derby drama at the death as Colin Crehan’s 65th minute volleyed goal snatched an unlikely first victory for O’Callaghan’s Mills over heartbroken neighbours Broadford in O’Garney Park, Sixmilebridge on Saturday evening.
Blues on the brink of quarter-final spot
*The Newmarket-on-Fergus senior hurlers. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill A blistering finish ensured that Newmarket-on-Fergus completed their group campaign in the best possible fashion to effectively seal a quarter-final place in Cusack Park, Ennis on Friday evening.
Group of Death set to claim a casualty this weekend
Conor McDermott tries to block Aidan Moriarty. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CLONLARA’s strength in depth helped them get off the board in their second outing of the Clare SHC and they’re hoping it will do the trick once again as they bid for successive victories.
Ballyea clash the ultimate ‘acid test’ for Cratloe
*Podge Collins claims the sliotar before Mark Moloney. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill CRATLOE’s senior hurlers are bracing themselves for an “acid test” against county champions Ballyea this Saturday.
